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Kingosytex:


Maka na obu ihe kwesiri ekwesi. Onye obula batara na obi eze ha ga edina n'ala kelee ya.

Yoruba's are the best !

helinues:


Just because your ancestors was forced to be kicking their elders instead of waking them properly from bed doesn't mean this current generation of unfruitful land should continuing slapping your fathers..

No wonder Ekweremadu's disgraced means nothing to you people . Putting tradition into practice

I’m only saying don’t blindly follow something just because it’s called tradition. Many, many traditions have been discarded because they made no sense. It should never be ok for a frail old man to go to the trouble and risk of prostrating to a young man especially when it is probably based on subjugation perpetrated by the young man’s ancestors.

YorubaKing:


Spewing jargons since BC...

What made what i wrote jargons? It is better you ask questions when confused than to display your ignorance for all to see.

Ndi be anyi si na onye ajuju anaghi efu uzo ===> he who asks questions can never miss his way or get lost.

CanadaOrBust:


I’m only saying don’t blindly follow something just because it’s called tradition. Many, many traditions have been discarded because they made no sense. It should never be ok for a frail old man to go to the trouble and risk of prostrating to a young man especially when it is probably based on subjugation perpetrated by the young man’s ancestors.

Stop condemning others people believes.. Its so wrong.

Just because I see going to church as a waste of time does not warrant me to stop friends and family from attending.

Or you want to talk about Catholics bowing for statue?

Respect others religions /believes

Iamgrey5:
He is postrating for the crown not the man wearing the crown.


The crown is older than OBJ

Don’t blindly follow something just because it’s called tradition. Many, many traditions have been discarded because they made no sense. It should never be ok for a frail old man to go to the trouble and risk of prostrating to a young man especially when it is probably based on subjugation perpetrated by the young man’s ancestors.

Sirbifest:
while somewhere in Germany

Is Ekweremadu a traditional ruler? How many times have you heard Obi of Onitsha was not accorded the necessary respect you ignorant human being.

helinues:


Stop condemning others people believes.. Its so wrong.

Just because I see going to church as a waste of time does not warrant me to stop friends and family from attending.

Or you want to talk about Catholics bowing for statue?

Respect others religions /believes

But u r free to voice your opinion that it is a waste of time and the reasons why u think so. That’s what I’m doing

CanadaOrBust:


But u r free to voice your opinion that it is a waste of time and the reasons why u think so. That’s what I’m doing

You should have ignored in the first place instead of trying to be half clever

Bridget95:
Yoruba respect their elders no matter how high and mighty they are to the elder.

But this is not respecting elders. It is the opposite.
We should not blindly follow something just because it’s called tradition. Many, many traditions have been discarded because they made no sense. It should never be ok for a frail old man to go to the trouble and risk of prostrating to a young man especially when it is probably based on subjugation perpetrated by the young man’s ancestors on the old man’s ancestors

helinues:


You should have ignored in the first place instead of trying to be half clever

No u r the one that should have ignored if u think I’m talking nonsense. But what I’m saying strikes a chord because it makes sense and hence hard to ignore

Dagrace01:
Our tradition is so dear to us. No matter how big u are, u have to respect the title of a king, and this over centuries has proved that Yoruba's heritage will never be extinct.

But we have discarded many, many traditions because they made no sense. Don’t blindly follow something just because it’s called tradition. It should never be ok for a frail old man to go to the trouble and risk of prostrating to a young man especially when it is probably based on subjugation perpetrated by the young man’s ancestors.

CanadaOrBust:


Don’t blindly follow something just because it’s called tradition. Many, many traditions have been discarded because they made no sense. It should never be ok for a frail old man to go to the trouble and risk of prostrating to a young man especially when it is probably based on subjugation perpetrated by the young man’s ancestors.

Every tribe, clan and set of People on the surface of the earth have their own traditions and norms which is unique to them , and usually developed over a long period of time.

Yorubas just like Japanese are taught that humility and respect are of utmost importance in maintaining peace and order within a society.

Showing respect to elders or traditional institutions like the oba is not a bad thing because it is needed to maintain peace and harmony amongst the Yorubas

It also worth noting that such respect does not reduce the intellectual capacity of the person showing the respect.

Showing respect also does not mean those institutions cannot be called into question under modern laws (constitution) when necessary.

It is mostly symbolic of our culture just like the Japanese.

orisa37:
Obasanjo is a man of Culture, of Peace, of Humility, of Perseverance, of Courage, of Love, of Excellence, of Worship and of high moral Intelligence.. He is already a Righteous Spirit of God Almighty.. You touch him pere, you touch another Anobi ISA, Jesus Christ. He is just a wiseman bringing Understanding to the 59 year old Oba.
Hear the voice of The Supreme Spirit.

OBJ is all that, I agree. But in this particular instance IMO he is wrong. We should not blindly follow something just because it’s called tradition. Many, many traditions have been discarded because they made no sense. He ought to be demonstrating to the youth that it should never be ok for a frail old man to go to the trouble and risk of prostrating to a young man especially when it is probably based on subjugation perpetrated by the young man’s ancestors on the old man’s ancestors

nairaobserver2:

Baba no rival. Another baba is a slopoke.

Iamgrey5:
Every tribe, clan and set of People on the surface of the earth have their own traditions and norms which is unique to them , and usually developed over a long period of time.

Yorubas just like Japanese are taught that humility and respect are of utmost importance in maintaining peace and order within a society.

Showing respect to elders or traditional institutions like the oba is not a bad thing because it is needed to maintain peace and harmony amongst the Yorubas

It also worth noting that such respect does not reduce the intellectual capacity of the person showing the respect.

Showing respect also does not mean those institutions cannot be called into question under modern laws (constitution) when necessary.

It is mostly symbolic of our culture just like the Japanese.

Well said, but don’t u agree that traditions that make no sense should be discarded or at least modified? The elderly run a risk of breaking a bone or collapsing in the process of prostration. We should also not pretend we don’t know how a traditional practice likely started and take that into account in determining wether it should be continued or modified

Kingosytex:
Yes, OBJ has to do that, he is a subject to the king and as such must accord obeisance just like all other subjects do.

There is no big deal there, i just like the Yorubas because they value their tradition.

Is there any group that does not value their culture?

Eluwilussit:


Is there any group that does not value their culture?

I wouldn't say there is, but the way Yorubas value their's is legendary.

It's normal..... for us

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Ibu nwa afor.Jide nke iji, maka onye asi jide nke ohji, orputarana nke ohji di nma.

Kingosytex:
Yes, OBJ has to do that, he is a subject to the king and as such must accord obeisance just like all other subjects do.

There is no big deal there, i just like the Yorubas because they value their tradition.

It do not agree that it has to do with the Yorubas or their traditional values. After all there are very many arrogant Yoruba people out there who cannot prostrate before any man. If that was the case, young men could not have removed the cap of the late Bola Ige in a function. Obasanjo simply tells us all the importance of humility. It is a deep lesson for all to learn irrespective of age or tribe.

He was not forced to visit the king. He went on his on and showed example to all. Traditional values cut across tribes.

I hope you know if he chooses not the Oba can do no nada

Kingosytex:
Yes, OBJ has to do that, he is a subject to the king and as such must accord obeisance just like all other subjects do.

There is no big deal there, i just like the Yorubas because they value their tradition.

This man too strong well well.

Fake prostration, has ever done this at Ake palace?

Mzee1Kahuna:

the prostration you ought to give to your creator, that same prostration is what you're giving to a "BASHARRUN"?

can you tell me anywhere in holy Quran, Bible that God asks for your prostration?

Officialgarri:


Buhari will ever remain your worst nightmare

Buhari is a failure whose only achievement in office is to gallivant round the world and take pictures while the masses suffer in penury

Death to all supporters of Evil

Kingosytex:
Yes, OBJ has to do that, he is a subject to the king and as such must accord obeisance just like all other subjects do.

There is no big deal there, i just like the Yorubas because they value their tradition.

This is funny. Does this so-called Oba have right to arrest an ant? What an imagined kingdom does the Oba have and talk less of subjects?

no Nigeria evil men Will Go unpinned

BroadStreetBull:
All these backward backward tradition sef.

Who tradition help?


Better countries are researching per second per second and excelling and breaking through in medicine, technology, philosophy, etc.


People here are still promoting nonsense telling us they value tradition.

Nonsense!

Is it your tradition?
Go and disrespect Queen of England na because say u don discover one leaf wey dey cure AIDS or robot wey dey serve people for tea joint.
YEYE!

CanadaOrBust:


Don’t blindly follow something just because it’s called tradition. Many, many traditions have been discarded because they made no sense. It should never be ok for a frail old man to go to the trouble and risk of prostrating to a young man especially when it is probably based on subjugation perpetrated by the young man’s ancestors.

Not all old men can do what Obasanjo has done, and nobody would fault them. Even the queen of England receives bows and curtesies from her subjects. It is their tradition, and they're not changing it anytime soon despite all the social advancement in their society.

CanadaOrBust:


But this is not respecting elders. It is the opposite.
We should not blindly follow something just because it’s called tradition. Many, many traditions have been discarded because they made no sense. It should never be ok for a frail old man to go to the trouble and risk of prostrating to a young man especially when it is probably based on subjugation perpetrated by the young man’s ancestors on the old man’s ancestors

Obasanjo may be old, but is definitely not frail at the moment. He is still going strong. Many of his age mates would never attempt going to the palace, talkmore of prostrating. You're using the one rule applies to all in this situation, but rather should have assessed individual circumstances.
A king's father can never visit the palace, because he wouldn't want to prostrate to his son. Rather than that, he would stay in the confines of home, and will never be seen with his son in public at any function. So also will I not expect to see a frail elder in the palace
Personally, I believe Obasanjo is just a show off. He doesn't even use a walking stick and is still very agile at his age. Some of his mates or even younger are bedridden and housebound now, but see him still jumping around like a man in his 60s.

CanadaOrBust:


OBJ is all that, I agree. But in this particular instance IMO he is wrong. We should not blindly follow something just because it’s called tradition. Many, many traditions have been discarded because they made no sense. He ought to be demonstrating to the youth that it should never be ok for a frail old man to go to the trouble and risk of prostrating to a young man especially when it is probably based on subjugation perpetrated by the young man’s ancestors on the old man’s ancestors

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I don't know whose ancestors can be comparable to that of Jesus(Anobi Isa) and the three wisemen who came from the far East to prostrate and give Jesus Gifts..
OBJ is training that 59 year old, Oba, a Heavenly Lesson in Knowledge and Understanding.
Those who have eyes and ears, let them see and understand what the Spirit is saying.